Queen Elizabeth's 1972 visit strengthened Maldives-UK ties

The Queen arrived in the Maldives on an official visit in 1972, seven years after the island nation gained independence from Britain. The visit helped strengthe

10 September 2022

Queen's visit to Maldives: an unprecedented event

The Queen of England was the first foreign sovereign to visit the Maldives on an official visit in the country's recorded history.

9 September 2022

British Airways resumes direct Maldives flights

British Airways will now operate four weekly flights from London to the Maldives, and increase frequency to daily flights from 30 October.

15 October 2022

President says hope to enhance Maldives-UK relations under Sunak

President Solih congratulated Sunak and wished him success on "delivering his vision for the UK".

24 October 2022

MDP to attend UK Conservative Party conference

The Conservative Party has assisted in the formation of MDP in the early 2000s and in the formulation of the party's policies.

1 October 2022

First couple pays last respects to Queen Elizabeth

The president and the first lady wrote separate messages in the ‎book of condolences opened at Lancaster House in London.

18 September 2022

Maldives declares 3 days of national mourning over Queen's death

Maldivian flag will be flown at half mast during the three days of national mourning.

9 September 2022

Maldives sacks deputy ambassador in UK over political differences

Naushad was sacked after he tweeted two days ago praising Nasheed as the founder of democracy in Maldives.

13 September 2023